Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act (Cap. 65:10).

Country/Territory: Guyana
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1986 (1997)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Laws of Guyana.
Long title: An Act to make provision with respect to prospecting for and production of petroleum, and for other matters connected therewith.

Subject: Energy, Mineral resources, Water
Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production Mining Oil Exploration Contract/agreement Authorization/permit Freshwater pollution Pollution control
Geographical area: Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States, South America

Abstract: This Act provides rules for the prospecting for and the production of petroleum in Guyana. It also provides rules relative to exercise of surface rights in areas subject to prospecting or drilling such as grazing and cultivation.
Full text: English
Website: legalaffairs.gov.gy